Caramel Churro Chex Mix
A delightful blend of sweet, crunchy cereals drizzled with warm caramel and dusted with cinnamon sugar, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Cereal Base
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 6 cups Corn Chex cereal
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted for a clearer caramel flavor
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup Do not use dark corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Added to make the caramel frothy
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Sift for a fine texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until melted and bubbling.
- Let it boil for 1 minute without stirring, then remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated cereal onto the prepared baking sheets in an even layer.
Baking
- Bake for 10 minutes, stir, then bake for another 5-8 minutes until golden.
- While still warm, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the mix.
Cooling and Storing
- Let the mix cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for weeks. Consider adding nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor. For seasonal variations, try pumpkin spice in the fall or nutmeg during the holidays.